The acting Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, Fitore Pacolli, has publicly expressed deep concern regarding the recent declarations made by the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić. These statements reportedly concern potential intervention in water resources and associated infrastructure connected to the Ibar-Lepenc system. Pacolli characterized the remarks as unacceptable, emphasizing the critical nature of the water bodies involved for the functioning and development of Kosovo.
She specifically highlighted the significance of the Ujman Lake and the entire Ibar-Lepenc system, asserting that these resources are vital strategic infrastructure for the country. According to Pacolli, the water sources are indispensable for sustaining the supply of potable water, supporting the energy sector, facilitating agricultural activities, and maintaining the overall environmental balance of the region. In response to the presidential comments, Pacolli called for a unified international response.
She addressed the European Union, the United States, the United Nations, and various international partners, urging them to engage and react to the situation. The statements underscore a growing point of contention over regional water management and infrastructure control, prompting high-level political commentary from Kosovo’s environmental leadership. The dispute centers on the perceived threat to established and necessary water resource management practices.
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